Nelson, Marlborough and West Coast

Detailed below are Ministry funded services operating in the Nelson, Marlborough and West Coast areas.


Abel Tasman Educational Trust

Location: Motueka
Phone: 03 528 8535
Email: atet@paradise.net.nz
Website: http://www.atet.org.nz/
Abel Tasman Educational Trust (ATET) is a charitable trust that was established in 1988. It has been registered with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority since 1992 as a Private Training Establishment and has offered accredited training since 1995. This training provides an excellent foundation for higher education or employment. ATET is actively involved in fostering strong community networks and providing links with employers and industries that enable comprehensive pathways to employment.

Ministry of Youth Development Funded Programmes
The Ministry of Youth Development’s Services for Young People Fund supports Abel Tasman Educational Trust to deliver one programme. This is a varied and comprehensive programme which guides young people into work opportunities or further education or training.  Due to the location the outdoor element of the programme offers a range of challenging recreational opportunities.



Buller Community Development Company

Location: Westport
Phone: 03 789 6477
Email: siobhan@bcdc.co.nz
Website: n/a
Ministry of Youth Development Funded Programmes
The Ministry of Youth Development’s Services for Young People Fund supports Buller Community Development Company to deliver one programme. This programme is a mix of conservation and community projects.  The provider offers a range of challenging recreational activities and life skills.


Whenua Iti Outdoor Pursuits Centre

Location: Motueka
Phone: 03 526 7842
Email: manager@whenuaiti.org.nz
Website: http://www.whenua-iti.org.nz/
Whenua Iti is an outdoor education centre that encourages, through the unique culture of Whenua Iti Trust, the holistic development of individuals.  
It also exists to empower people, particularly youth, to make new choices. They provide exceptional group experiences in the outdoors, so that individuals can build relationships with the land, themselves, each other and life.
 
Ministry of Youth Development Funded Programmes
The Ministry of Youth Development’s Services for Young People Fund supports Whenua Iti Outdoor Pursuits Centre to deliver one programme. This programme is normally delivered each year between October and April.  They offer a comprehensive programme and are able to offer work experience opportunities in the mix of the general programme content.  Due to its locality there is a good variety of outdoor opportunities that participants can experience.


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